Close games | Despite only winning two games last season, the Builders were very close in three other contests, losing by a combined total of 14 points. Had a couple of plays gone the other way, the team might have been able to come out on top and improved on their 2-8 record. A 13-12 loss to Webber International in the final game of 2012 should make for an intense rematch on Nov. 9.

Slow starts | For the Builders to find success in 2013, they will have to find a way to score points early in games. Opponents outscored the Builders 188-84 in the first half last season.

Youth on defense | The Builders' defense returns 16 underclassmen who played in seven or more games last season. With another year under their belts, the defense should be more productive in stopping the pass than they were last year, when it gave up 217.4 yards per game and 19 touchdowns.

THE STANDOUTS

Jodey McNeil | Sr. | 5-10 | 175 | RB

In a season where the Builders lost several running backs due to injury, McNeil is the leading returning rusher for the Builders after gaining 449 yards on 95 carries and adding three touchdowns.

Brock Bullock | Sr. | 6-1 | 220 | LB

Bullock led the team in tackles, with 74, including nine for loss.

Tequan Mayfield | Jr. | 5-9 |160 | DB

Mayfield was fifth on the team with 45 tackles and added five pass break-ups and four interceptions, returning one for a touchdown.

THE COACH

Paul Hoffmann

Entering year two of his second stint at the helm for the Builders', after coaching from 1990-1997, Hoffman (33-47-1) looks to improve on the team's disappointing two-win season in 2012.